“The Lord your God will raise up a prophet like me from your community, from your fellow Israelites. He’s the one you must listen to.” – Deuteronomy 18:15 (CEB)
I was struck by the Common English Bible’s use of the word “community” in this lectionary passage for this coming Sunday. It makes me think about the community I live in and serve amongst.
Where may God be calling forth a prophet from among my community today? How would I know when there is a prophet in our midst?
Keep reading, and we hear God say, “I’ll put my words in his mouth and he will tell them everything I command him” (vs. 18b). God’s word will be on the lips of the prophet.
I hope I will keep my ears open to whom is speaking the word of God in my community today. I hope you will too.
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We are often so busy in the maintenance portion of our ministry that we forget that we are called to be prophetic. As a woman exploring a call to the Order of Deacons, I am constantly reminded that my brain works a little differently than others. I scan the area for the person who is not being heard- I open the door or window to the soul of a person in a way that is permission giving.
Thank you for sharing, Ruth. God made us all different so that we may be blessed by the many gifts and voices. Thank you for reaching out to those who may not otherwise be heard.